The West Plains School District Board of Education and Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Wesley Davis, participated in a professional development workshop today.

The workshop included presentations by the Missouri School Board Association (MSBA), Dr. Tiffany Young - Director of Curriculum, Dr. Amy Ross - Assistant Superintendent, and Mr. Matthew Orchard - Director of Human Resources & Student Services. MSBA provided training to the board, Dr. Young gave an NWEA update, Dr. Ross updated the board on MRI & Literacy Legislation, Mr. Orchard updated the board on facilities, staffing, and health insurance, and Dr. Davis gave a finance update.

The 2023 – 2024 school board members include Jim Thompson, President; Cindy Tyree, Vice President; Sam Riggs, member; Brian Mitchell, member; Christena Coleman-Silvey, member; Reid Grigsby, member; and Jodi Purgason, member.

It was an excellent day of learning and team building for the betterment of our students and our schools.

Monthly Employment Document – July 11, 2023

1. New Hires – Board Action Required

Certified Positions

• Stephanie Dow - Special Education Process Coordinator
• Jonathan Guilbert - WPHS Science Teacher

Non-Certified Positions

• Sarah Mayfield - WPE Office Manager

2. Transfers – Board Action Required

• None at this time

3. Resignations – Board Action Required

• Rebena Atkinson - Special Education Process Coordinator

4. Retirements - Board Action Required

• None at this time

5. Terminations - Board Action Required

• None at this time